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besieged

How many syllables in besieged?

  2 syllables

Divide besieged into syllables:   be-sieged
How to say besieged:

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Synonyms for besieged


1 syllable
  • plagued
    2 syllables
    • beset
    • weighed down
    3 syllables
    • embattled
    • snowed under
    • tormented
    4 syllables
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